How to apply

Thinking of becoming a Beanstalk reading helper? Please check what's involved and that we work in your area and then fill in the form below or call our central office on 020 7729 4087 for an application form.

If you just want to find out more information at this stage, please complete our short enquiry form.

It may take up to 15 minutes to complete the online application form. Please note that you won't be able to save the form and you will need to provide details of two referees. (References will only be taken up after interview.) If you have any problems you can download the application form and self disclosure form and fill them out by hand. You can also call your local area officeto request them by post. Successful applicants will be required to obtain a DBS disclosure at the appropriate level.

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How to apply to become a Beanstalk reading helper

Beanstalk is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you have a disability or health-related issue that may affect your volunteering with us, please contact us on 020 7729 4087 to discuss before starting to complete your form. Also contact us if you have any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings which would not be filtered in line with current guidance.

To become a Beanstalk reading helper, you must be able to answer "yes" to the following questions, except the two year residency question. Please be advised that you may be required to obtain a Letter of Good Conduct from any country which you have resided in for six months or more during the past five years.

Select your local Area Office

Do we have an Area Office where you live?YesNo

Are you able to visit a local school for 90 minutes twice a week, during school hours, term-time only?YesNo

Can you make this commitment for at least an academic year?YesNo

Have you been a resident in the UK for at least two years?YesNo

Are you fluent in English (both spoken and written?)YesNo

Are you happy for us to apply for a DBS enhanced check (via Route 1 or Route 2) and to provide us with a minimum of two references, one of which should be from a person in a professional capacity?YesNo

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